Software Infrastructure Engineer

Software Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by European Bioinformatics Institute | EMBL-EBI on Linkedin

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Negotiable
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Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
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Airflow Apache Airflow Azure Kubernetes Service Computer Science Containerisation Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Gitlab Java (Programming Language) Kubernetes Linux Linux Scripting Microservices Oracle Linux PostgreSQL Python (Programming Language) Relational Databases Scripting Technical Services Technical Support Web Servers Web Services Workflows Written English

Summary: The Software Infrastructure Engineer will provide technical support for the development and deployment of PDBe and PDBe-KB web services within the EMBL-EBI ecosystem. The role involves managing data pipelines, supporting release processes, and collaborating with various technical teams. The successful candidate will leverage their IT skills to enhance the sustainability of structural biology data services. This position reports directly to the PDBe Infrastructure Lead and offers a collaborative work environment with flexible arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in supporting the weekly release process of PDBe.
  • Support the development and deployment of PDBe and PDBe-KB web services, including microservice deployment.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines to process and manage large-scale structural biology data.
  • Work with workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow and Nextflow.
  • Liaise with the EMBL-EBI Technical Services Cluster.
  • Support the development and deployment of other scientific software.

Key Skills:

  • MSc in computer science, IT, or a related field, or in bioinformatics with demonstrated IT expertise.
  • Expert in Python (3.x).
  • Expert Linux scripting.
  • Proficiency in containerisation.
  • Proficiency in relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
  • Experience in developing and maintaining data pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Nextflow).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in oral and written English.
  • PhD in computer science, IT, or a related field, or in bioinformatics is a plus.
  • Experience in using Kubernetes.
  • Experience with web servers (Apache/Nginx).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD (GitLab CI/GitHub Actions).
  • Familiarity with networking and Java.
  • Knowledge of, or affinity with, structural biology and bioinformatics.
  • Experience working in international teams.

Salary (Rate): 3612

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

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